Insole Court tower opens to the public for the first time in 150 years
Apr
The tower at Insole Court has reopened to the public, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step inside one of the historic mansion’s least-explored spaces and take in the sweeping views that would have greeted the building’s original occupants more than 150 years ago.
The opening marks an exciting new chapter for the much-loved Cardiff landmark, giving supporters and visitors alike the chance to experience a part of the building that has long been off-limits to the public.
“We are excited to open the tower and give supporters a rare chance to experience the views that would have been just as impressive 150 years ago,” said Lloyd Glanville, Chief Executive of Insole Court Trust.
Insole Court was built in 1855 as the family home of coal baron James Harvey Insole, whose family had extensive interests in the coalmining industry across the south Wales valleys. The property remained in the hands of the Insole family until 1938, and today stands as a testament to the wealth and influence of the coal industry that once shaped the region.
The reopening of the tower offers a fresh way to connect with that history, and a unique vantage point from which to appreciate both the building and its surroundings.
